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A photograph of a figure seated on a raised golden-framed stage set against a carved stone-patterned backdrop with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers strung across the top. The seated figure has long dark hair swept back, a white tripundra on the forehead, rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces, bangles, and a leopard-print garment, and holds a silver trident upright with one hand while the other rests on the hip. Pink floral motifs decorate the ceiling and a gold-and-maroon curtain hangs at the right.

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A man stands on a dark red cushioned platform in front of a large backdrop painted as a carved stone temple gateway with a gilded arch. He wears an orange-saffron cloth around the lower body, a green-and-black patterned shawl over one shoulder, long swept-back hair, a white forehead band, and multiple rudraksha malas with a ceremonial gold necklace. He stands with one hand on his hip and the other resting on a silver trident. A garland of yellow, red and green flowers frames the backdrop, and red and gold curtains hang at the sides.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A performer dressed as a deity stands on a raised red and orange stage before a gold arched backdrop with embossed relief panels and a stone-textured wall. He holds a silver trident in his raised left hand and gazes upward. He wears a salmon-pink draped garment, a leopard-print bodice, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and red-beaded armlets, with white markings on his forehead. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers hang along the right edge, and a red tiger-striped cushion sits behind him.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20A smiling performer stands on a stage before a golden arched frame draped with marigold and red-and-white flower garlands. He holds a silver trident in his right hand, wears a rudraksha mala and a long beaded necklace, and has a white tilak on his forehead. His leopard-print garment is tied with a dark maroon sash and he wears wrist bands and armlets. Behind him an orange-lit carved wall and a gold curtain complete the setting.2012-09-20A smiling man stands before a large ornate gilded arch on a warm orange-lit backdrop with garland-draped pillars. He wears a tiger-print leopard-patterned wrap in saffron and brown, layered rudraksha-style beaded malas, and bangles, with a white forehead band and red bindi. He holds a silver trident with both hands, long dark hair falling past his shoulders. The scene resembles a stage setting with a dark red cushioned seat at the base.2012-09-20A standing figure in an orange-red dhoti and a patterned leopard-print top stands before a gold-framed arch decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers. The figure wears long dark hair, a white forehead mark, multiple rudraksha malas and a bead necklace, and holds a silver trident in the left hand while the right hand rests on the hip. Behind is a carved gold-toned wall panel under warm orange lighting, with a dark red cushioned seat or throne at the base. Deep red and maroon drapes frame the stage. The figure's appearance with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and ornate clothing is a probable Swamiji match, appearing in person on a stage set.2012-09-20A smiling man stands centrally in front of a large golden arched backdrop with embossed patterns, with flower garlands in yellow and red visible at the upper left edge and a warm orange wall behind. He holds a silver trident in his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. He has long dark hair, a white forehead marking with a red dot, and wears a bare-chested look with a leopard-print wrap draped over one shoulder, multiple rudraksha and bead malas, and a red and black striped cloth at the waist. Red bands are on his upper arms. The scene appears to be a staged stage-like setting rather than a ritual event with visible crowd.2012-09-20September 15 20122012-09-15A smiling man with long dark hair and a white forehead mark stands before a golden arched frame decorated with a flower garland of yellow, red and white blooms. He wears a leopard-print wrap, layered rudraksha malas and beaded bracelets, and holds a silver trident in one hand while his other hand rests on his hip. A deep red cushioned seat sits beneath him against a textured orange-lit wall with a carved wooden pillar on each side.2012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20September 20 20122012-09-20